Sapporo Meal ① September 22, 2023 (Friday) 12:00 pm - After about a month and a half, I visited this valuable sushi restaurant that serves lunch, which is rare in Sapporo. It was introduced to me by Kanmaru, the owner of "Umenosushi" in Hakodate, and I have been coming here since then. The chef, Uchida, used to work at the long-established "Sushizen" in Sapporo. I ordered the omakase course. The chef for the sushi was Uchida. The sushi included: 1. Hirame with salt and vinegar 2. Scallop with salt 3. Ezo abalone 4. Kohada 5. Surumeika 6. Medium fatty tuna from Oma 7. Botan shrimp 8. Engawa with salt and vinegar 9. Herring roe 10. New salmon roe 11. Bafun sea urchin 12. North scallop 13. Snow crab 14. Anago from Funka Bay 15. Seared king mackerel liver with salt 16. Salt sea urchin hand roll from Shakotan 17. Marinated red tuna from Oma 18. Miso soup 19. Grilled surumeika legs 20. Tsubugai with salt. Everything from start to finish was delicious this time as well.

Located at Kita-ku, Kita 24-jo Nishi 19-chome. It is a renowned sushi restaurant that has been selected as one of the top 100 sushi restaurants on Tabelog. While it is a bit far from the subway station, it is not too distant from Sapporo Station by car. I visited with my wife at noon, after making a rare same-day reservation over the phone. The lady who answered the phone seemed to be the owner. There is a parking lot in front of the restaurant, and they accept card payments. I had planned to go to Shakotan or Yoichi for uni, but my wife's taste seemed to align with mine, so we ended up visiting this sushi restaurant instead. The exterior of the restaurant is stylish, and even though it was our first visit, we were delighted to find that there were no other customers inside, so we had the place to ourselves at the counter. The modern and stylish interior, coupled with the background music playing at a pleasant volume, created a great atmosphere. I had intended not to drink alcohol as I was driving, but the staff kindly offered non-alcoholic beer, which was a thoughtful gesture. We opted for the omakase menu and were impressed by the meticulous preparation of each sushi piece. The rice was just the right temperature and had a delicate sweetness, while the vinegar was not overpowering. The chef's skill was evident in every piece he prepared. We enjoyed a variety of sushi, from hirame with rock salt to aburi toro, each showcasing the chef's expertise. The highlight was the bafun uni, which was rich and creamy, with a perfect balance of flavors. The meal ended with a satisfying shimesaba and miso soup with a strong flavor. Overall, we were impressed by the chef's craftsmanship and the warm hospitality we received.

When I went to Sapporo, the sushi restaurant I used to frequent had closed down. The renowned places were fully booked, making it difficult to reserve for my visit. So, I was looking for somewhere else when I heard about this place. I decided to visit for lunch. There is parking space in front of the stylishly designed restaurant. Despite its modern appearance, the restaurant has actually been in business for 16 years. The interior is bright and spacious, with a counter seat. I ordered the chef's choice lunch set, which included 12 pieces of nigiri sushi with an additional piece. The quality of the ingredients was excellent, and I was pleased to see their focus on Hokkaido produce. The value for money was outstanding. The last piece I added, the salmon roe, was surprisingly delicious. Even though it's not the season, it was not too salty and had a mild, rich flavor. The fact that fish roe dishes are delicious is unique to Hokkaido. Next time, I would like to try their appetizers in the evening.

#Sushi Kazu#Hokkaido#Sapporo#Tabelog Top 100#Sushi#Sushi#Eating and drinking for around 15,000 yen per person. This is a famous sushi restaurant located in the Kita ward of Sapporo. The appearance of the restaurant doesn't look like a typical sushi place, with a stylish building. It moved a few years ago and built a new location diagonally across from the old one.

I came to ShinKawa area, which is 3 stations away from Sapporo city center, because it was selected as one of the top 100 stores. The restaurant is bright, with high ceilings, and has a modern one-story building. They open at 5 o'clock on Mondays, so there were no other customers. The chef and the second chef are both from Sushi Zen, and the Yariika sashimi and lightly seared mackerel sushi were delicious. Overall, it was a standard level of deliciousness.

We decided to visit Sushiichi in Hokkaido for lunch during our trip. We made a reservation in advance and were greeted by a simple exterior. Inside, there was a clean counter and spacious table seating. A few regular customers were seated at the L-shaped counter. We were seated at a counter near the entrance. We ordered the omakase (3500 yen) x2, as well as items like bonito, sea urchin, abalone, and more. The total bill came to around 17,000 yen. The large scallops, salmon roe, crab, and additional orders of sea urchin and abalone were especially delicious. If you don't order additional items, the omakase course is within 5000 yen per person, making it a good value despite being slightly away from Sapporo Station. The fact that the warm tea was refilled by the staff was also a nice touch. The sushi came out very quickly, which may not be suitable for those who prefer to eat slowly. Seafood in Hokkaido is top-notch. Thank you for the meal.

When I went to Hokkaido, I felt pressured to have all the dinner reservations entrusted to me. But for the evening, I wanted to go to the restaurants I liked, while for lunch, I wanted to have sushi. After researching various options, I found a hidden gem and decided to try it out. The restaurant seemed delicious and had available reservations, possibly because it was a weekday afternoon. We arrived just in time for our reservation and decided to leave it up to the chef to surprise us with seasonal dishes. I didn't take notes, so I don't remember every dish, but the seafood, especially the shellfish, was excellent overall. Everything we tried was delicious, even though the presentation may not have been great for photos. Personally, I felt that the rice was a bit lacking, but the quality of the ingredients was outstanding. Both my companions seemed satisfied, so it was a great meal. Thank you for the delicious food!

I was brought to Sushiichi by someone who is a gourmet. I had heard that it was "the most delicious in Sapporo" so I had very high expectations when I visited for the first time. To cut to the chase, it was the best I've ever had. Delicious. I was born and raised in Hokkaido, and since I was a child, I have been to conveyor belt sushi restaurants like Triton, Nagoyakatei, and Hanamaru. Recently, I have visited various sushi restaurants in Susukino as well... I was so moved during the two hours I spent here that I regretted why I hadn't come here before. The head chef is a quiet person. There is no unnecessary chatter, just a refined atmosphere. Other customers who came from outside Hokkaido also seemed very impressed. There is an atmosphere where it feels like we are sharing each other's happiness when our eyes meet. We had ordered a course, but it was impossible to resist adding more orders when faced with the fresh ingredients in front of us. I ate a little too much that day, but I am very satisfied to have finally met a sushi restaurant where I can enjoy the taste. I would like to visit again. Thank you for the meal.

"Sushi I" is a sushi restaurant that I have been visiting for over twenty years. There are many delicious sushi restaurants in Sapporo, but this is my top recommendation. The reason is that they only serve high-quality ingredients from Hokkaido. Nowadays, many high-end sushi restaurants in Sapporo use ingredients from all over Japan. Here are my recommendations from Sushi I: - Grapes shrimp nigiri (summer limited) - Zuwai crab innards - Hokkaido shime saba (melts in your mouth sensation! Best in winter) - Handmade kazunoko nigiri - Bluefin tuna nigiri (they buy the whole fish) - Button shrimp nigiri (mixed with shrimp miso, also excellent!) In addition to the above, everything is delicious at this recommended sushi restaurant!

New River's popular sushi restaurant with simple interior decorations and background music (Western pop) that doesn't feel like a typical sushi place, but the contrast is nice. For lunch, we chose the set sushi menus priced at 3500 yen and 5000 yen. The highlights included: - Fluffy Hirame (flounder) - Mind-blowing Oma-produced Chutoro (medium fatty tuna) - Sweet Notsuke Bay natural scallops - Elegant flavor of Lake Kussharo's smelt - Zuwai crab - Melt-in-your-mouth Uni from Eastern Hokkaido, although slightly cold - Delicious Otaru shrimp with a sweet sauce - Tasty Hotate (scallop) - Aji (horse mackerel) - The most delicious Masuhoku shrimp - Sweet Yari Ika (spear squid) - Ikura (salmon roe) - Aosan miso soup that was a bit salty with live Aosan seaweed added - Akami (lean tuna) from Oma - Kinmedai (splendid alfonsino) with liver and citrus topping for a nice finish - Anago (sea eel) - Kohada (gizzard shad) - Two beers, one Chojuro sake, and one oolong tea The total bill for two people was 17600 yen including tax. The rice in the sushi had a good texture and spread, although the vinegar flavor was not prominent. Overall, the sushi was good, but the wasabi was a bit too strong.

◼️ Basic Information - Area: Hokkaido > Sapporo City > Sapporo Kita-ku - Genre: Sushi - Tabelog Rating (as of 2020/01/26): 3.72/60 reviews [Ranked 1st out of 43 restaurants] ◼️ Details - A sushi restaurant located in Kita-ku, Sapporo City, Hokkaido. - The nearest station is Shin-Kawa Station on the JR Sassho Line (Gakuentoshi Line). - The owner, who gained experience at the renowned sushi restaurant Sushizen in Hokkaido, is now running this establishment. - Located in a different area from Sapporo Station and Susukino, this place might make you feel uncertain as you walk from the station, wondering if such a sushi restaurant exists here. - After about a 10-minute walk, you will come across a stylish restaurant reminiscent of Gunrakuze at Otaru, and that is Sushi Ichi. ◼️ Visit Details - Visit Time: 6:00 PM on weekends and holidays - Reservation: Made by phone in advance - Crowdedness: Almost full [No waiting time] ◼️ Food Details [December 2019] - Assorted Appetizers - Sushi: Akami (tuna), Yariika (spear squid), Amaebi (sweet shrimp), Anago (sea eel), Uni (sea urchin), Chutoro (medium fatty tuna), Negi-toro roll, Hokkai (surf clam) nigiri, Ikura (salmon roe) gunkan, Hirame (flounder) engawa nigiri - Sake: Kunimare (Hokkaido), Shichifukujin (Iwate), Hakkaisan (Niigata), Soka (Hyogo) ◼️ Review by Nishijima Hyogo - Food & Taste: 4.5 stars - Exceptional appetizers as the main highlight - Service: 3.5 stars - A sudden appearance of a stylish space - Atmosphere: 3.5 stars - Wide range of customers from couples to families - Cost Performance: 3.5 stars - Surprisingly reasonable - Overall: 4.5 stars - A must-visit establishment for those who enjoy sake and good food (4.10) - Recommended: Omakase

⭐LP⭐ On a Sunday afternoon, I was thinking of taking a stroll in Otaru and having some sushi, but first I decided to search for a sushi lunch place in Sapporo as I haven't been to many. I found this place which was ranked number one in the TOP5000 list and decided to give it a try! There were reviews saying you need a reservation to get in, so I called before heading out. Since I was a bit late in deciding, I mentioned that I would arrive at 1 pm and they said it was okay to make a reservation! They mentioned that lunch ends at 2 pm, so I hurriedly took a bus and then a taxi to get there. The exterior looked more like an office than a sushi restaurant. The taxi driver mentioned that they used to be located across the street but moved to this new location. I arrived about 15 minutes early and entered the restaurant, where I saw regular customers chatting at the counter. Maybe because there wasn't much time left before lunch ended? There were empty seats at both the counter and tables. The interior had a somewhat chic vibe. The background music was not traditional Japanese but something different. I sat at the end of the counter and started with some beer and sake. There were two sushi chefs, one assistant, and one lady serving at the counter. The sushi chef asked if I had any preferences or dislikes, which was great for someone like me who has certain preferences. From here on, the dishes were served quite quickly. It was like finishing a bowl of noodles and then getting the next one (laughs). The rice was quite small, so even women could easily eat them up. They were served on plates, not sushi trays. You're supposed to eat them as they are without adding soy sauce, as they are already seasoned when served. Both the salt and soy sauce were very refined. The sushi was delicious. It's hard to find a sushi restaurant in Sapporo that offers this level of quality. The freshness of the fish was outstanding, especially the tuna which was so rich and melted in the mouth. Unfortunately, I only took a picture of my favorite, the conger eel. The dishes served included flounder, medium fatty tuna, yellowtail from Yoichi, spear squid, herring roe, scallop, marinated tuna, baby octopus, king crab, tuna sinew, sea urchin, oysters from Lake Saroma, sweet shrimp from Mashike, abalone, salmon roe, conger eel, and a hand-rolled salt sea urchin. I repeated the medium fatty tuna and conger eel. The pickled ginger served as a palate cleanser was also delicious. The only downside was that they didn't serve any side dishes or soup with the alcohol. Maybe because it was towards the end of lunch service? Nevertheless, the total bill for 1 beer, 4 sake, and all the sushi was 27,000 yen. Considering the deliciousness of the meal, I don't think it was expensive at all. I would definitely want to come back again. Thank you for the meal!

I finally had the chance to visit a sushi restaurant for lunch, which I have been wanting to try for a long time. The restaurant was surprisingly stylish and not like a typical sushi place. I parked my car in front of the restaurant and entered the beautifully designed interior with a white color scheme. I sat at the counter and ordered the chef's choice. I opted for tea instead of beer. The chef skillfully prepared each sushi piece. The dishes I enjoyed included flounder with a refreshing umami flavor, tuna with a perfect balance of richness and acidity, scallop with a crunchy texture and sweet taste enhanced by salt, squid from Hakodate with a great chewy texture and a lovely harmony with the rice, intense sweetness of North Pacific giant scallop, refreshing flavor of cherry salmon from Lake Shikotsu, incredibly sweet and flavorful American sea urchin, sticky texture and rich sweetness of sweet shrimp, well-balanced fatty and flavorful tuna, hand roll with salt sea urchin packed with the deliciousness of sea urchin, salmon roe marinated in soy sauce with a gentle soy sauce flavor complementing the richness, lightly seared and tender eel with a clear and mild flavor, firm and sweet texture of striped shrimp, and firm and slightly raw mackerel with a nice finish. The miso soup with seaweed had a nice crunchy texture and aroma. The quality of the sushi at this price point was outstanding. I had a pleasant conversation with the friendly chef and had a great time. I would love to come back for dinner next time. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

"A stylish sushi restaurant with a clean appearance" I visited with an acquaintance in Sapporo. We arrived a bit after 5 pm, so we were seated promptly. There were three of us dining. We ordered: - Hirame, kazunoko, hairy crab with miso, shrimp, and female crab - Katsuo, tokishirazu ikura, ikura gunkan - Kujira, tuna back, surf clam, uni gunkan - Hotate salt, shimesaba, sweet shrimp, seared kinki with liver - Anago, tuna back hand roll, tuna back gunkan *Not pictured, but we also had simmered octopus We also had highballs and beer. We left it up to the chef to choose the dishes, and he would explain the fish briefly before serving. The quality of the fish was excellent, and the service was very attentive, making it easy to keep eating. The local fish was delicious, and the tuna back, tokishirazu ikura, and seared kinki with liver were particularly recommended. The interior was clean and beautiful, making it suitable for various occasions. Although it's a bit far from Sapporo Station and Susukino, it's worth a visit. I would definitely like to come back again. Thank you for the meal."

The signboard is discreet and not very noticeable, but it is there. The counter inside the restaurant, which is predominantly white, is spacious and has a clean atmosphere. It feels like a cozy, family-run place with the master, his son, and his wife. Although the interior looks high-end, the prices for sake start at around 700 yen per serving, which is very reasonable. For food, it's best to leave it up to the chef. Start with delicacies like shirako, ankimo, octopus, sea bream, and abalone before moving on to sushi. The chef will mainly recommend the sushi to you, which includes squid, sea urchin, tuna, scallop, and lean meat. Everything is fresh and delicious. Considering the quality, the prices are very fair, much lower than what you'd expect in Tokyo. I would definitely like to come back to this place.

A sushi restaurant with a lovely appearance located away from the city center. Many chefs have branched out from Sushi Ichi. The tuna was irresistibly delicious. They also have a wide selection of sake. It's great that they are open for lunch. The tuna was so delicious that it left a lasting impression... (laughs) It was a delightful meal. Thank you very much! ★

The clean and bright interior with a white theme was very inviting. The sushi was delicious as always, never disappointed in Hokkaido. However, the photos were too blurry. I'm only rating based on taste. I want to go back to this restaurant not just because of the food, but because of the overall experience. There are some places that may have good food, but I wouldn't want to go back. I live to eat.

Whenever I go to Hokkaido, I always visit this restaurant. I will fully enjoy the delicious food of Hokkaido.

The dishes were fresh and delicious. It didn't feel like they were trying too hard with fancy decorations, but rather focused on the quality of ingredients. The lunch course was around 7000 yen for omakase, which felt slightly lacking. I'm curious about how much it would cost for dinner.

This is a wonderful restaurant with a great atmosphere, delicious food, and good drinks.

I'm so happy that I can drink and eat during the day ❤️